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Try Alpha

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St. Peter’s is looking to host an in-person Alpha series the program will run every Wednesday evening starting from May 17- June 28, 2023, 7:00- 9:00 pm in the Church auditorium.  If you’re interested in joining, please register via email, by no later than Friday May 5, 2023. We can be contacted at contactus@stpeterstoronto.ca

What is Alpha?
Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith

Who’s it for?
Alpha is for anyone who’s curious. The talks are designed to encourage conversation and explore the basics of the Christian faith in a friendly, open environment. No question is out of bounds and you are free to discuss as much or as little as you want.

How does it work?
Alpha is typically 7 sessions.  Each session includes food, a short talk and discussion where you can share your thoughts and ask questions. There’s no pressure, no follow up and no charge.

How much is it?
There’s usually no charge to attend Alpha, though some places may ask for a contribution towards food.

Course Information
For further question email: contactus@stpeterstoronto.ca

Volunteer Recognition Week – April 16-22, 2023

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The Archdiocese of Toronto’s Volunteer Appreciation Week: Volunteering Weaves Us Together will be celebrated from April 16-22, 2023, in alignment with Volunteer Canada’s National Volunteer Week.

This is a time of thanks and appreciation for our volunteers who selflessly serve our parish community with their unique gifts that weave our community together, following the example of Jesus and in response to His call to service for each of us. 1 Corinthians 12: 4-6: “There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone”.

Every day across the Archdiocese of Toronto, parishioners generously give their time and talent to nurture and strengthen the community and share the Gospel. We recognize that our parish volunteers are at the heart of the Archdiocesan call to stewardship and are instrumental in all that we do. We thank each one of you, from the tireless work of Volunteer Screening Coordinators and Committee Members, Church Cleaners, Liturgical Hospitality Teams, Eucharistic Ministers, Ushers, Choirs, Collection Counters, Ministry Leaders, to the faith-affirming efforts of Catechists, Lay Pastoral Visitors, and Baptismal Preparation teams, and so many other volunteers.

Social Justice Committee News – Ukrainian Hosting

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On Thursday, April 20 at 7 p.m., members of St. Gabriel’s Parish Refugee Committee will be speaking about the ways that our Parish community can support their efforts in hosting Ukrainian families. We are excited to welcome to them St. Peter’s. Please join us to learn about this exciting and important collaboration. For more information, contact Sister Gabriel Riddle at the Parish office.

Understanding the Funeral Liturgy through Our Baptism and God’s Divine Mercy

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Have you ever noticed how people speak to one another when they fall in love? Once they have first gained the courage to tell the other person that they love him or her, they begin to use this expression quite frequently. As it begins to lose some of its impact, they begin to use expressions like “very much,” or “very, very much.” Ultimately, people who are in love tell the other person that they love the other so much that they will love them “forever,” or for “all eternity.” In fact, if the person you love ever tells you that they love you so much that they will love you until next Thursday, you can be pretty sure that your relationship is in trouble. Continue reading →